Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Ensuring proper assembly temperature for tyres
Caution
| Risk of damage to tyres due to excessive heat. |
| Never heat tyres with a radiator or hot air blower. |
| Heat tyres with warm water or warm air (max. 50°C). |
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| The ideal assembly temperature for a tyre is between 15°C
and 30°C in the interior of the tyre. The surface temperature of
the tyre during the warming up phase is no indication of its
internal temperature. |
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One day before assembly, store cold tyres on an isolated
surface like a palette, for example. Store the tyres separately
so that they adapt quickly to the ambient temperature. |
| Required time for heating in urgent cases |
| Tyres with an internal temperature above 0°C: at least 2 h
at above 19°C |
| Tyres with an internal temperature below 0°C: at least 2.5 h
at above 19°C |
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Occasionally, dry off condensate water with a cloth. |
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Only trained personnel may perform any assembly work on
run-flat tyres and ultra-high-performance tyres.
If fitted, check tyre pressure sensor ...
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Special tools and workshop equipment
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Expansion valve
The expansion valve atomises incoming refrigerant and
regulates the flow so that, depending on the heat transport, the
vapour does not become a gas until it reaches the outlet of the
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Run-flat tyres - general information
Tyres with run-flat properties have reinforced side walls
when comparing them with normal tyres. This reduces the slippage
of the side walls and prevents the tyre flanks sticking when the
tyres are run deflated. This ensures the vehicle remains
controlla ...
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